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Tsushi Inc.

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Monday, June 22, 2015 at 5:54 PM

Address
340 LONGWOOD AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 5 critical
Facility History
26 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

Chicken cooling below oven on rack uncovered at 89F after 1.5 hour. Ensure proper cooling procedures are followed to ensure foods are cooled properly and protected.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Raw sushi fish in display case at 46-48F for less than 1 hour. Ensure product is maintained at 41F or below. Removed by PIC and placed in refrigeration. Cooled to 40F

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Raw steak and eggs stored over RTE foods in refrigerator. Store foods properly

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

CFPM at location part time only. Provide documentation to Health Department for 1 full time or 2 part time CFPM.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

On this day of inspection no documentation for testing of sushi. Testing must be completed daily and logged in HACCP plan.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Water in sanitizer buckets and 3 bay sink with no chlorine sanitizer. Must ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
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